Senior Commissioning Lead Start-Up & Field Execution

Ian Martin Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ian Martin Group seeks a Senior Commissioning Specialist to lead end-to-end commissioning and start‑up activities for complex industrial projects in the United States. The role requires hands-on field execution, coordination with project teams, and strong technical leadership to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Primarily on-site with travel to various sites, you will develop commissioning plans, supervise contractors, review procedures, and mentor Commissioning Coordinators while maintaining

Qualifications

• Technical College Diploma or Degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Process, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of technical experience in commissioning, construction, operations, maintenance, or a related field.
• Hands-on field experience as a technician, technologist, or engineer.
• Strong working knowledge of API, NEC, CEC, CSA Z662, NFPA, and related regulations.
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting complex industrial equipment and control systems.
• Strong understanding of project execution, commissioning methodologies, construction practices, and operational requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate work independently across diverse teams and organizational levels.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead commissioning and start-up activities to ensure equipment readiness and operational reliability.
• Develop and execute comprehensive commissioning and start-up plans, including resource requirements, cost estimates, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Provide technical expertise during commissioning and start-up phases, identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues.
• Review and update commissioning procedures, check sheets, and related documentation to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in engineering design reviews across mechanical, process, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines to provide commissioning input.
• Coordinate and oversee field commissioning activities for projects of varying size and complexity through internal resources and third‑party contractors.
• Independently perform commissioning activities for smaller projects, including equipment configuration, calibration, troubleshooting, startup, and functional testing.
• Apply hands‑on technical expertise to commission, configure, wire, and test equipment and systems, including PLCs, instrumentation, control panels, and communication systems.
• Ensure commissioning activities are completed in accordance with established processes, procedures, safety requirements, and project objectives related to scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Track, manage, and resolve deficiencies identified throughout the commissioning process.
• Coordinate turnover activities between Construction, Commissioning, and Operations teams through detailed inspections, walkthroughs, documentation reviews, and deficiency management.
• Provide planning oversight for outage management activities associated with both greenfield and brownfield construction projects.
• Schedule and coordinate work activities to meet aggressive deadlines while maintaining safe work practices and compliance requirements.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects and competing demands simultaneously.
• Foster effective working relationships with project teams, contractors, operations personnel, and other stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to Commissioning Coordinators and other team members.

Skills

Project leadership

Scheduling & planning

Stakeholder management

Field troubleshooting

Industrial controls

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Education

Technical College Diploma or Degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Process

Tools

PLC systems

Instrumentation systems

Electrical control systems

Job description

Ian Martin Group seeks a Senior Commissioning Specialist to lead end-to-end commissioning and start‑up activities for complex industrial projects in the United States. The role requires hands-on field execution, coordination with project teams, and strong technical leadership to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Primarily on-site with travel to various sites, you will develop commissioning plans, supervise contractors, review procedures, and mentor Commissioning Coordinators while maintaining